Best Bernalillo County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 78 private schools serving 12,064 students in Bernalillo County, NM (there are 204 public schools, serving 86,109 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The average tuition cost is $9,906, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average tuition cost of $8,695.
59% of private schools in Bernalillo County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 78
  • # Students Served: 12,064
  • Average Tuition: $9,906
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 49%
  • View Bernalillo County, NM School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 78
  • # Students Served: 12,064
  • Average Tuition: $9,906
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 49%
  • View Bernalillo County, NM School Trends

Top Ranked Bernalillo County Private Schools (2026-27)

Albuquerque Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 1,180 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 67
6400 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 828-3208
(3)
Axiom Christian Classical School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1404 Lead Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 347-9068
(11)
Montessori ONE Academy Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
9360 Holly Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 822-5150
Sandia Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 509 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 36
532 Osuna Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 338-3000
(5)
Abundant Life Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Mennonite
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
(1)
Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo
Gr: K-12 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Alternative School (Christian)
3100 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
Annunciation Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2610 Utah St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 299-6783
Bosque School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 24
4000 Bosque School Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-6388
(34)
Map of Children's Choice CCPRE
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
6501 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 296-2880
Map of Congregation B'nai Israel Pres
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
4401 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 266-0155
Map of Crestview Sda Academy
Gr: K-8 | 71 students
Seventh Day Adventist
6000 Ouray Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-0536
Cross Of Hope School Photo
Gr: NS-5 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
6104 Taylor Ranch Road Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 897-1832
(1)
Map of East Gate Kids
Gr: NS-PK | 180 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
12120 Copper Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 294-5102
Escuela Del Sol Montessori School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
1114 7th St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-3033
(3)
Holy Ghost Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
6201 Ross Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-1563
(5)
Hope Christian Schools Inc Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,412 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
8005 Louisiana Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 822-5399
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 Gold Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-2589
(12)
Map of Legacy Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
6900 Los Volcanes Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-0135
(2)
Manzano Day School Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 4
1801 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-6659
(2)
Menaul School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
Presbyterian
301 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-7250
(4)
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Bernalillo County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Adamson Academy
Gr: K-7 | 35 students
801 Girard Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 268-4199
Map of Chinook Spirit Childrens Academy
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
5621 Paradise Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 850-7916
Map of The Church Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Assembly of God
3021 Todos Santos St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 839-4444
Map of Hope Connection School
Gr: 8-12 | 78 students
4700 Eubank Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 237-0844
(2)
Map of Sandia Montessori School Of Albuquerque
Gr: PK-5 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Montessori School
3240 A Juan Tabo Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 293-6614
(2)
Map of Victory Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Christian
220 El Pueblo Road Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-3060
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (NM)
US
# Schools
78 Schools
# Students
12,064 Students
23,468 Students
% Average Students of Color
49%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,203 Teachers
2,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
58%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
8 courses
Average SAT score
1237
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,906
$8,695
Average Summer Program Cost
$429
$851
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,710
$4,837
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$91.3 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.74
# American Indian Students
216 Students
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
10%
# Asian Students
358 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2,516 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
23%
# Black Students
173 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
4,205 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
39%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
3,175 Students
5,616 Students
% of Others Students
30%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bernalillo County, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Bernalillo County, NM include Albuquerque Academy, Axiom Christian Classical School, and Bosque School.
How many private schools are located in Bernalillo County?
78 private schools are located in Bernalillo County.
How much do private schools cost in Bernalillo County?
The average tuition cost is $9,906, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average tuition cost of $8,695.
How diverse are private schools in Bernalillo County?
Bernalillo County private schools are approximately 49% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Bernalillo County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Bernalillo County are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bernalillo County?
59% of private schools in Bernalillo County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Bernalillo County are often viewed compared to one another?

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